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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Balaton by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Worthingtonbus bus
    3. Drive from Worthington to Balatoncar car
    7h 26m
    $89–131

  2. Drive 276.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Balatoncar car 276.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $51–73

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DSM - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Marshallbus bus
    8h
    $218–731

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Marshallbus bus
    10h 19m
    $180–255

  5. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Marshallbus bus Jefferson 925
    11h 22m
    $187–257

Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Balaton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Balaton, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Balaton via Omaha, Sioux Falls, and Marshall in around 10h 19m.

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